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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.35, 600.98 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.35, 600.98 and 269.79 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.35 : 600.98 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.35/600.98 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.35x = 600.98 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.35x = 162,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,137.05/435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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